05-16-2017, 09:16 AM
The energy guide on the Magic Chef specifies "Only compare to other labels with yellow numbers - Labels with yellow numbers are based on the same test procedures". The Igloo has black numbers and doesn't have that language.
"Are all EnergyGuide labels the same?
No, there are some different labels. Appliances that are rated with updated energy efficiency tests have EnergyGuide labels with bright yellow numbers like this example. Other appliances have original labels with black numbers. Before you compare the features of different models, check the labels. Make sure the models you are comparing have EnergyGuide labels with all yellow numbers or all black numbers.
Also, labels are appliance-specific. For example, furnace labels don't show energy costs; dishwasher labels show two costs — one for people who use electric waters heaters, and another for people who use natural gas water heaters. Still, all EnergyGuide labels give you a way to compare the energy use of similar appliances."
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/00...uide-label
The Igloo is rated colder (up to -18) compared to -4 for the magic chef.
ETA: the ftc stuff
"Are all EnergyGuide labels the same?
No, there are some different labels. Appliances that are rated with updated energy efficiency tests have EnergyGuide labels with bright yellow numbers like this example. Other appliances have original labels with black numbers. Before you compare the features of different models, check the labels. Make sure the models you are comparing have EnergyGuide labels with all yellow numbers or all black numbers.
Also, labels are appliance-specific. For example, furnace labels don't show energy costs; dishwasher labels show two costs — one for people who use electric waters heaters, and another for people who use natural gas water heaters. Still, all EnergyGuide labels give you a way to compare the energy use of similar appliances."
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/00...uide-label
The Igloo is rated colder (up to -18) compared to -4 for the magic chef.
ETA: the ftc stuff